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Edam vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Edam and Gratin

  • Gratin contains less Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE than Edam.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 64% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Gratin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Edam
Edam
5
:
5
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Calcium +514.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +374.3%
Contains more Zinc +443.5%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Contains more Iron +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +110.6%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +1363.6%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Gratin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Calcium +514.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +374.3%
Contains more Zinc +443.5%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Contains more Iron +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +110.6%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +1363.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Edam
Edam
7
:
5
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +235.3%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1111%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.9%
Edam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Gratin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +235.3%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1111%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
3
:
2
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Protein +393.9%
Contains more Fats +266.3%
Contains more Other +102.9%
Contains more Carbs +688.1%
Contains more Water +78.1%
Edam
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Gratin
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Protein +393.9%
Contains more Fats +266.3%
Contains more Other +102.9%
Contains more Carbs +688.1%
Contains more Water +78.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
2
:
1
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +278.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Gratin
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +278.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Gratin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 9.47g Gratin
Protein 24.99g 5.06g Edam
Fats 27.8g 7.59g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 11.27g Gratin
Calories 357kcal 132kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g Gratin
Fiber 0g 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 731mg 119mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.64mg Gratin
Magnesium 30mg 20mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 113mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 396mg Gratin
Sodium 812mg 433mg Gratin
Zinc 3.75mg 0.69mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.16mg Gratin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 14.5µg 2.7µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 264IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 64µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.064mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.116mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.993mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.174mg Gratin
Folate 16µg 11µg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.07mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.192mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.284mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 0.443mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.381mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.117mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.254mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.325mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.151mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 23mg Gratin
Saturated Fat 17.572g 4.733g Gratin
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 2.149g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.276g Edam

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Gratin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Edam
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.839g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/nutrients
  2. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.